Faces in the Smoke Volume Two

Shadows and Steel

They watch...from the salons of the rich to the darkest corners of the tenements, the city plays host to countless organisations, each with their own agenda, battling in a shadow war for supremacy beneath the cover of the smog-filled streets.

These groups range from the ancient to the new, from political activists to cultists worshipping dark gods. Their members are from all walks of society. Gentleman and scoundrel rub shoulders in their secret meetings. Watch your step as you cross the smoke-shadowed streets - the next person you meet could be one of them. But will they be an ally or an enemy?

Faces in the Smoke Volume Two: Shadows and Steel contains:

• An array of urban organisations for your Victoriana campaign, either as allies of your players or their adversaries

• Full detail and statistics for their shadowy leaders and puppet masters

• Secrets and adventure hooks for each organisation for the Gamemaster to weave into her campaign

Each organisation has its own agenda, and none are simply good or evil. They could be allies or enemies, depending on how you choose to use them, or just how much the players are prepared to overlook in exchange for support...

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